Associate Scheduler
Cumming Group · Los Angeles, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $106,800 / year
- Los Angeles, CA
Job highlights
- Schedule construction projects using Primavera P6.
- Analyze critical path and schedule updates.
- Review contractor submittals for compliance.
- Create reports and Earned Value curves.
- Work on large educational construction programs.
About the role
About Cumming Group
At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
About the Role
We are currently hiring for a Construction Associate Scheduler to be located in the Los Angeles, CA area. This opportunity will have you working within our education project construction sector, specifically within the large construction program for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The education team provides services to K-12 as well as higher education institutions nationally. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nation’s youth and adults seeking to better themselves through learning.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Review Contractor P6 initial Baseline Construction Schedules and identify missing scope, logic or milestones; identify and analyze the critical path; review the required cost loading and provide written technical schedule review comments based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
- Review multiple Contractor P6 Monthly schedule updates and provide written schedule review comments that document milestone schedule slippage, critical path activity slippage, and provide over-all schedule analysis based on LAUSD’s structured review templates.
- Create various activity schedule filters, layouts, and bar-charts utilizing P6 Primavera Schedule Software to assist the project management team in analyzing critical path construction schedule issues.
- Perform QA/QC on contractor’s schedule submittals for conformance with contract scope and terms for projects; P6 program schedules and validate logic ties to ensure conformance with scheduling guidelines for various project types.
- Ensure proper use of program-level standard codes, layouts and reports necessary to ensure data integrity.
- Create Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD EVA template guidelines.
- Prepare reports as needed and assist scheduling management in reporting projects as necessary.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, drawings and contract specifications to earn insight into the required scope of work for multiple school construction projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff.
- Superior organizational and planning skills.
Required Education And Experience
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, construction engineering or any related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years full time paid professional experience responsible in Scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor, preferably on multiple educational facilities or public works projects or scheduling for various projects in a program.
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this full-time role is $106,800.00-$142,400.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Key skills/competency
- Associate Scheduler
- Construction Scheduling
- Primavera P6
- Critical Path Analysis
- Schedule Updates
- QA/QC
- Earned Value
- MS Office Suite
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Associate Scheduler
- Construction Scheduler
- Primavera P6
- P6 Scheduler
- Schedule Analysis
- Critical Path
- Earned Value
- Construction Management
- Project Scheduling
- LAUSD Projects
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Primavera P6, construction scheduling, and the education sector. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your enthusiasm for Cumming Group's mission and the specific LAUSD project.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with critical path analysis, schedule updates, and QA/QC processes.
- Showcase communication skills: Demonstrate your ability to build relationships and communicate complex schedule information clearly.
- Research Cumming Group: Understand their project portfolio, company culture, and values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Associate Scheduler at Cumming Group?
- As an Associate Scheduler at Cumming Group, you will be responsible for reviewing contractor P6 schedules, analyzing the critical path, identifying scope gaps, and providing written technical comments. You will also perform QA/QC on schedule submittals, create schedule reports, and develop Earned Value Curves based on LAUSD guidelines, all within the education project construction sector.
- What software proficiency is required for the Associate Scheduler role at Cumming Group?
- Proficiency in Primavera Latest Version (P6) and the MS Office Suite is a mandatory requirement for this Associate Scheduler position at Cumming Group. Familiarity with these tools is essential for reviewing and creating construction schedules.
- What kind of experience is needed to be considered for the Associate Scheduler position at Cumming Group?
- Cumming Group requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (architecture, engineering, construction management, etc.) and a minimum of three years of full-time professional experience in scheduling for an Owner or General Contractor. Experience on educational facilities or public works projects is preferred.
- What is the salary range for the Associate Scheduler role at Cumming Group?
- The estimated salary range for this full-time Associate Scheduler position at Cumming Group is $106,800.00 to $142,400.02 per year. This range is a base salary and does not include the total compensation package.
- What benefits does Cumming Group offer to its employees, including the Associate Scheduler?
- Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- How does Cumming Group approach diversity and inclusion for its Associate Scheduler roles?
- Cumming Group is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected classifications. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence.
- Will the Associate Scheduler be working on specific types of construction projects?
- Yes, the Associate Scheduler will primarily work within Cumming Group's education project construction sector, specifically on the large construction program for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This includes K-12 and higher education institutions.
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